"Sinners" leads 57th NAACP Image Awards with 18 film nominations, followed by "Highest 2 Lowest" with nine.

The 2026 Tiny Desk Contest opens for unsigned U.S. artists to submit desk-recorded songs by February 9 for a chance to perform at NPR’s Tiny Desk and win a tour and mentorship.

Bruno Mars adds U.S. tour dates with tickets on sale Jan. 15; Netflix drops Bridgerton S4 soundtrack; Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean honored by daughters.

Jay Weinberg leaves Suicidal Tendencies for fatherhood and new music, no replacement named.

Portuguese priest and DJ Padre Guilherme performed a peace-themed electronic music concert in Beirut, drawing crowds and controversy.

Five Finger Death Punch announces a 30-city 2026 U.S. tour with new music and support acts, tickets on sale Jan. 20.

Lauryn Hill honored her late Fugees partner John Forté, who died at 50 on Jan. 15, 2026, on Instagram.

HUNTR/X debuted a glowing "Glowin’ Version" of their chart-topping hit "Golden" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on January 9, 2026.

A Portuguese priest DJ’d in Beirut after Mass, blending faith and electronic music to promote peace and youth engagement, sparking debate.

Miranda Lambert to headline pre-race concert at the 2026 Daytona 500 on February 15.